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Paris BIA Center Director Nathalie Lenfant in front of a Photo of Paris

Celebrating International Women’s Day…Internationally!

This year, for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, which was on March 8th, we decided to celebrate our own international women—the female Center Directors and Center staff and faculty members of IES Abroad. We (and our students) have our overseas colleagues to thank for the exceptional study abroad experiences that take place each term. Here, we share some words of wisdom from, as well some thanks for, these leading ladies.

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March 28, 2022

Professor Jorge Castro teaching with IES Abroad Granada

Global Leadership SerIES - University of Granada Professor Jorge Castro and a World of Change

This Global Leadership Series story spotlights University of Granada Professor Jorge Castro and his dedication to environmental activism and impact. Professor Castro shares insights into his career as a global leader and educator, remarking on the responsibility that we all have as individuals to influence collective change.d, and how they each influence his connection to students.

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March 9, 2022

A Semester in Sydney Inspires a Sustainable Bakery in Hawai'i – Alumni Spotlight Maile Kamisugi

Meet Maile Kamisugi (IES Abroad Sydney | 2012) and find out how study abroad led her to discover her passion for fitness and food. After college, Maile attended culinary school and took another trip back to Sydney. Upon her return to Hawai'i, she took her formal training, passion for health, and food to create ‘Ulu & Kalo Bakery, a sustainable bakery using ingredients indigenous to Hawai'i.

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March 7, 2022

Arrupe College students at passport workshop hosted by IES Abroad

The Power of Trusting Yourself: Traveling & Abundance

Ashley Simmons is the Brand Coordinator at IES Abroad, IES Abroad Granada alum, and 2015-16 Blogger of the Year. While studying abroad in Spring 2016, Ashley fulfilled a childhood dream and became strongly rooted in her self-identity. Here, Ashley shares the furtherance of her journey with a focus on self-trust, empowering other students to study abroad and follow their dreams.

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February 10, 2022

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